HVAC Engineer

HVAC Engineer

Location: Houston, TX Employment Type: Full-Time

Role Overview

The HVAC Engineer will be responsible for the design, implementation, commissioning, and maintenance of high-performance HVAC systems for data center and infrastructure facilities under FII projects. The role requires strong technical expertise in mission-critical environments, ensuring system reliability, energy efficiency, and compliance with global standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize HVAC systems for new and existing data center facilities to ensure high efficiency, reliability, and energy savings.
• Perform detailed technical assessments to identify HVAC system issues and implement best-fit engineering solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (electrical, controls, construction, commissioning) to deliver HVAC projects on schedule and within commissioning and testing requirements.
• Lead and support commissioning activities from L1 to L5, including Integrated System Testing (IST).
• Monitor, operate, and maintain HVAC systems to ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and operational excellence.
• Provide technical guidance, documentation, and training to operations and maintenance teams.
• Ensure HVAC designs align with sustainability, redundancy, and energy-efficient best practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, HVAC Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience in data center engineering, construction, and commissioning (L1–L5, IST).
• Proven experience in HVAC system design, installation, testing, and maintenance.
• Strong understanding of HVAC equipment, control systems, and international standards (ASHRAE, ISO, etc.).
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in HVAC design and analysis tools/software.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, HVAC Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent certification.
• Experience working on global FII or large-scale infrastructure/data center projects.
• Strong knowledge of energy-efficient, sustainable, and balanced HVAC system design.
• Demonstrated project management capabilities with successful delivery of complex projects in fast-paced environments.